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Creep feed grinding
Science, Maths & Technology

Creep feed grinding

...profile which is not easily obtained on a milling cutter. Much less time is spent “grinding air” than in conventional grinding, where as much time may be spent grinding air as grinding material. Form-holding characteristics are much better than conventional grinding, due mainly to the elimination of the vibration which occurs in conventional grinding as the wheel hits...
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How have family budgets changed in sixty years?
Money & Business

How have family budgets changed in sixty years?

...style laptops. But one aspect of the LCFS mirrors the way it was done back in 1957: we ask all members of those households who agree to help our survey to fill in a spending diary for a fortnight. These days, we even ask the children down to the age of seven how they spend their pocket money! We realise that this is more of a commitment than any of our other household...
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'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...style of ‘The Histories’ narrative, use the Hestia map ‘Place Detail’ to read the chapters in ten references to Halys. Not only did he have an extensive empire, but Croesus was extremely wealthy, credited with issuing the first gold and silver coins. Sardis had rich mineral resources during the time of Croesus, including gold and silver, with evidence of a gold...
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Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence
Society, Politics & Law

Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence

...style conclusions that were one-sided and relied on only 1 hypothesis. Crucial information for assessing the credibility was often absent or poorly presented. There was also a lack of descriptions for the validity or reliability of methods used. Even within the realm of standards designed to support practice, problems have been identified. Marshall found the FSR’s...
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Colour in Byzantine Art
History & The Arts

Colour in Byzantine Art

...style and iconography was excruciatingly slow. Similarly colour, while able to add a dimension of variation in certain scenes, was not totally independent from theological debates and scrutiny. The relative limited repertoire of scenes – and to an extent palette - in Byzantine art reflect Christian beliefs and are not a manifestation of the artist’s incompetence, as...
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Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question

...style of reporting scientific research continues. Negative spin We have investigated how research such as this is reported and would argue that it frames autism negatively – something that is to be avoided. The media reporting of a link between MMR and autism, for example, received a disproportionate amount of press coverage and led to some parents using the media to...
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Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub
Nature & Environment

Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub

...styles, so however you absorb information best, there’s something to suit you. 5. Insights from the experts Everything you’ll find on the hub is created or curated by academics and sustainability professionals - meaning the content is grounded in research and designed to be genuinely helpful. You get access to expert insights without the jargon or overwhelm. 6. Take...
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The awarding gap at The Open University
Education & Development

The awarding gap at The Open University

...profile the issues and has created a further window of opportunity to push for real and systemic change. Note: Selecting correct and appropriate terminology to describe a diverse group of people, all of whom have experienced racism, is difficult. For the purposes of this article, BME and BAME is used, although it is recognised these are problematic terms. Background In...
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